(WAUKESHA, Wis.) –Waukesha County has earned Triple-A bond ratings, the highest possible, from both Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings. The rating signifies exceptional creditworthiness and ability to meet financial obligations. This benefits Waukesha County residents by helping lower borrowing costs and keep the tax rate low. “A Triple-A bond rating

Madison, WI – Today, Attorney General Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is launching Track-Kit, a statewide online sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system that allows survivors to follow the location of their kit through the testing process. Beginning Tuesday, May 24, all SAKs collected will be added

BARRON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2022 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 28, 2022 and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers can catch musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. All regulations and license requirements apply. “Despite

MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today announced nearly $700,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to fund employer-led, customized worker training benefiting employers, workers and communities throughout the state. “These awards will benefit seven employers as well as an estimated 383 individuals, either current job holders or

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced the launch of Track-Kit, a statewide sexual assault kit (SAK) tracking system. Beginning today, all SAKs collected by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will be tracked in Track-Kit, an online system that allows survivors to follow the location of

Green Bay, Wis. — In collaboration with UW Extended Campus, UW-Green Bay is offering a new learning format, boot camps for people with coding and data analytics skills, which are in high demand in Wisconsin.   The occupational outlook for web developers alone in the State is projected to grow by

This summer, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) will host a series of field forums across the state, featuring WGF member experts, together with partners, policy makers, and local stakeholders in the field. These forums will provide a space for sharing ideas, learning from others, and exploring far-reaching solutions to priority conservation issues.  Ranging from touring the Milwaukee

United States – As of Tuesday, May 24, 2022, the United States has surpassed 200 mass shootings this year alone, with 27 school shootings. In the last week, mass shootings have occurred at an elementary school in Ulvade, Texas, a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and the Deer District of

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue to waive the fee for the Agricultural Cleanup Program (ACCP). The fee holiday will extend through June 2023 for fertilizer sales and through the 2022-23 license year for other licensees. The surcharge is based on

MADISON, Wis. — Two years ago today, George Floyd – a Black man, a father, an irreplaceable member of his community – was ruthlessly and senselessly murdered by police officer Derek Chauvin in our neighboring state of Minnesota. Below are statements from A Better Wisconsin Together: “Today and every day, we

[Fond du Lac, WI…]  Fresh off his victory at the Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention, Fond du Lac County District Attorney announced six new police chief endorsements for his attorney general campaign. Toney was the overwhelming favorite of RPW convention voters defeating his primary opponent 54% to 27%.  He

GREEN BAY — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s TRIO program—Upward Bound (UB)—has been renewed and will receive $1.91 million in funding from the Department of Education Office of Federal TRIO Programs. This grant assures the program’s continuation for the next five years, through 2027. This program was introduced to aid

MADISON – Today, State Treasurer and candidate for U.S. Senate Sarah Godlewski called on President Biden to act quickly and sign executive orders directing the U.S. government to do everything in its power to protect reproductive freedom. Sarah is specifically calling on the Biden Administration to: Enable Medicaid coverage for Americans traveling out-of-state

NEENAH, Wis. – A thoughtful nine-year-old girl from Combined Locks is once again helping others in need. Since her fifth birthday, Ella Bast has decided to use her special day to collect gifts for children who might need a comfort item if they ever find themselves in the Emergency Department

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the city of South Milwaukee is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the city of South Milwaukee. Activities

(Madison, Wis.)  – Martin Hanson, Treasurer of the American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section, issued the following statement today regarding the beginning of the summer road construction season in the Badger State on roads that have received a “D+” grade: “With road construction season underway throughout Wisconsin, we appreciate

MADISON, Wis. – Due to technical difficulties, the streaming link for the May 25 Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has changed. The public can watch the meeting on the DNR YouTube channel here. The meeting began at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, originating from Public Meeting Room G09, at the State

Madison, Wis. — Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc. (WGO) — Wisconsin’s only no-compromise gun rights organization — opposes calls by Sen. Chris Murphy for more gun control in the wake of the Robb Elementary school shooting. The shooting took place in Uvalde, Texas. According to WGO, 30 percent of Texas schools

Green Bay, Wis.—More than 1,200 participants visited the Brown County STEM Innovation Center at UW-Green Bay on April 30, 2022 to have fun, learn, explore and challenge themselves in a variety of STEM activities. Brown County, Einstein Project and UW-Green Bay partnered together with JBS USA colleagues and families to